South Sudan Information

South Sudan is the world's newest country having just gained independence in 2011. The country is suffering tremendously from its on-going civil war and poor investments in education, infrastructure and its economy. South Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world - the average GDP per capita is just $1,503 USD which ranks 176 out of 187 countries in the world.

Brief Modern History of South Sudan:• 1947 - British and Sudanese delegates decided to unify northern and southern Sudan as one• 1953 - British and Egyptian government agreed to allow Sudan to be an independent country in 1956• 1955 to 1972 - First Sudanese Civil War • 500,000 people killed (4 of 5 were civilians) • Millions displaced• 1983 to 2005 - Second Sudanese Civil War • 1-2 million people died (mostly civilians from starvation and drought)• 2011 - South Sudan Independence• 2013 to the Present - South Sudan Civil War • 300,000 civilians killed • One in four people have been displaced from their homes • About one million people have fled to neighboring countries